V Somers, 12th St Intersection with 22nd Ave (CTH Y) CTH E

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the reconstruction of the 12th Street and 22nd Avenue (CTH E and CTH Y) intersection in Somers, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, with bids due December 8, 2026.

Scope includes excavation, dense base aggregate, asphaltic pavement, concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalk, erosion control, traffic signal replacement, curb ramp reconstruction, pavement marking, signing, traffic control, lighting, and incidental items, all as shown on the plans and in the proposal. The signal work requires a QFree XN Type 2 NEMA TS2 Traffic Signal Controller, a named model, along with emergency vehicle preemption installation and replacement of the signal cabinet and controller.

Bidders must submit electronically through Wisconsin's Bid Express system or request a waiver carrying a $75 administrative fee. A proposal guaranty (bid bond) is required.

Work is scheduled for the 2027 construction season. The contractor must submit a detailed construction time frame within one month after contract execution and at least fourteen calendar days before the preconstruction conference. Work begins within ten calendar days after the engineer issues written notice. The traveled way must be entirely cleared of equipment and materials during Memorial Day (May 28 to June 1, 2027), Independence Day (July 2 to 6, 2027), and Labor Day (September 3 to 7, 2027). Traffic control plans must maintain access to local businesses and residences, with advance notification to the Wisconsin Lane Closure System.

The contractor coordinates with multiple utility owners, including AT&T Wisconsin, City of Kenosha, and We Energies, with Spectrum work scheduled for completion before construction begins. Environmental requirements include erosion control best management practices, stormwater discharge permitting, and protection of federally protected bat habitat.